cathedral — a large and important church, typically the main church of a diocese
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large and important church, typically the main church of a diocese
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈθiːdrəl/
Korean meaning: 대성당, 주교좌 성당 (교구의 중심이 되는 큰 교회)
Korean pronunciation: 커-시-드럴 (강세: 시)
Example Sentences
- The cathedral was so tall that pigeons got altitude sickness on the way to the top.
- We spent three hours exploring the magnificent cathedral in the city center.
- The cathedral's acoustics were so perfect that even whispers echoed for five minutes.
cathedral
NOUN//kəˈθiːdrəl//
a large and important church, typically the main church of a diocese
Majestic cathedral towering above visitors
Federal agents in the cathedral seek literal truth
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어 'kathedra(의자)'에서 유래했습니다. 주교가 앉는 특별한 의자가 있는 교회라는 의미에서 시작되어, 점차 큰 교회를 지칭하게 되었습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cathedral was so tall that pigeons got altitude sickness on the way to the top.”
“We spent three hours exploring the magnificent cathedral in the city center.”
“The cathedral's acoustics were so perfect that even whispers echoed for five minutes.”
“Many tourists come to admire the beautiful stained glass windows of the cathedral.”
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